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The following morning Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue was busy in and around Bridgwater again.

This time crews were called to the River Parrett in Burrowbridge at around 6.30am this morning (April 14).

One pumping appliance and a specialist rescue team from Bridgwater were sent to reports of a lamb stuck in the river.

As spokesman for the fire service said: “Upon arrival two specialist rescue personnel donned dry suits and assisted by other crew members they entered the river and rescued the lamb bringing it back to the safety of dry land.

“Crews have now left scene and returned to home station.”

A fridge has been spotted floating down the River Parrett in Bridgwater